Morning journal and courier., 1887-10-04

to be depreciated and my observation during long Eesldence in city similarly situated has led me to ous, frugal and thrifty men and Women who come
 invest tbesex t9 ma ne homes w6a @ 1S satisfied and content with the freedom of our gov line is easily drawn between them and the non-as- snllatln emIgrants who seek our shores solely for our body polite. hope may without impropriety say this much in recognition of what has been done for St. Louis by it's naturalized citizens, as well in remembrance of many kind and valued friends and associates of former days.
 deem myself especially fortunate in being with you at time when the manufactures and products of your city and the surrounding country are on country, those who seek the best G and surest evi- dense of your substantial prosperity may well be conclusive proof of thrift and wealth and comfort able homes. hope to see besides while here cer- time are unusually dispisyed and which establishes the fact that the people of St Louis with all their stirring trade are not averse to pleasure and enjoy ment. hope that you will find your visitors to be assured however much you may impress us with the greatness of your city. we are certain to have kindness and hospitality of your people
 During the Presidents remarks he was oft en interrupted by cheers and one time the applause continued for several minutes. Af- ter the members of the party left the ex- change they were driven about the city for an hour. As soon as the President reached the quarters which had been reserved for him at the Lindell hotel he partook of lunch con. The President and Mrs. Cleveland received at the Lindell from until 6 p. m., Mrs. Cleveland was magnifcently attired in 8 rich blue surah silk with red rose and green leaf figures. Standing in the brilliant refec- tion of the massive chandelier with her robe cut medium decollete, 8 profusion of lace about her throat caught with a simple diamond pendant and full lace sleeves, she presented a picture which captivated all who had the good fortune to reach her. The only ornaments she wore about her neck were the string of coral beads presented to her.
 At 7:30 this evening the President and Mrs. Cleveland with their seven travelling companions were escorted through the illuminated streets of the city. It is safe to say that not less than 150,000 persons were in waiting along the line of the ride to see the city's guests. At the exposi- tion they were conducted through the exhi- bition halls. In the auditorium of Mu- sic Hall where the party occu- pied two reserved boxes, Gilmore's band of sixty pieces played several seleo- tions, the first being "The Shower of Roses. |" During the performance of this piece hanging sceen at one side of the stage was let fall exposing beautiful life-size oil painting of Mrs. Cleveland painted by Washington artist From the letting down of the screen to the end of the piece rose leaves continued to fall from the ceiling high above upon the pie ture. The presidential party reached the hotel at 10 o'clock and were serenaded by the Hendricks association assisted by political clubs from all the wards of the city and from many towns from distance.